The Annual Pursuit Race to Portsalon takes place this weekend.
First boat to start will be around 11:30.
Race instructions and start times for all boats will be communicated in advance from around 11:00 onwards.
Thanks once again to Faustina X for race organisation and OD duties on the day.
We have arranged a ferry service ashore from the Beach Shop in Portsalon at a charge of €5 per person for a round trip.
Prizegiving will be held in Sarah’s Bar in Portsalon (weather permitting)
Come along for a day of light-hearted competition on Fahan Creek and Lough Swilly.
Open to dinghies and dinghy sailors from all local clubs, and sailors with limited experience (Level 2 and Level 3).
We are delighted that our friends from Rathmullan and Lough Foyle are planning to join us on the day.
Class A: Pico one-design
Class B: PY Dinghy Handicap
Entry Fee: 5 euros per boat
HW 12:46
10:00 Registration
11:00 First Race Start
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch in the Clubhouse – hot drinks and sandwiches will be provided
14:00 Second Race Start
16:00 Prizegiving in the Clubhouse
Due to the high winds expected later in the day, the decision was taken by the four skippers who turned up, not to race today.
If possible, next week’s Round the Island Race will finish in Rathmullan.
Notice of Race
Registration schedule
Disclaimer of liability
Competitors participate in the regatta entirely at their own risk.
Here are the outline arrangements for the regatta weekend.
FAHAN REGATTA – SATURDAY 1 AUGUST
07:25 HW 4.21m
08:45 Registration in the Clubhouse, €30 per boat, sailing instructions will be available from the clubhouse.
09:00 Skipper’s briefing
09:15 end of clubhouse activity
11:30 Start of first race, in the vicinity of Spit/Saltpans/Kinnegar. Ladyhawk is Committee Boat
19:30 Two course meal in the Clubhouse, €15 or £13 per head
followed by prize-giving and DJ
BUNCRANA REGATTA – SUNDAY 2 AUGUST
08:10 HW 4.32m
11:30 Start of first race, in the vicinity of Spit/Saltpans/Kinnegar. Drama Queen is Committee Boat
19:30 The Barbecue will be lit, bring your own food. No charge. Background music in the bar.
Prizegiving during the evening.
RATHMULLAN REGATTA – MONDAY 3 AUGUST
08:50 HW 4.34m
12:00 Start of first race, in the vicinity of Rathmullan Pier. Drama Queen is Committee Boat
There will also be racing for dinghies organised by Rathmullan Sailing Club, LSYC boats welcome.
17:00 (approx) Prizegiving in the White Harte after racing.
Arrangements subject to the vagaries of our 2015 summer weather, so keep checking for updates.
